From a distance, St. Bonaventure hiring longtime coach Mark Schmidt's son, Nick, as an assistant reeks of nepotism. But in an ...

Athletics' Nick Kurtz: Goes yard again SaturdayKurtz went 1-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Yankees. The rookie slugger took Clarke ...

Athletics' Nick Kurtz: Goes deep in winKurtz went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's win against Toronto. Kurtz doubled and scored a run in the third inning ...

NEW YORK -- - Brent Rooker ended Clarke Schmidt's scoreless streak at 28 1/3 innings with a solo homer in the fourth inning, Nick Kurtz added a three-run drive in the sixth and the Athletics beat ...

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz earned the AL Rookie of the Month award for June after shortstop Jacob Wilson took home the nod for May.

Clarke Schmidt left Thursday night's start against the Toronto Blue Jays after three innings and 55 pitches.